Chef for Pejsestuen

Chef for Pejsestuen

Help shape a seasonal five-course dining experience on the Danish coast

About Taarbæk Kro

Taarbæk Kro is a historic seaside inn in the coastal village of Taarbæk, just north of Copenhagen. With the Øresund on our doorstep and Dyrehaven’s woodland nearby, the house offers a setting where people can slow down, gather and enjoy good food. Read more on our homepage  www.taarbaek.kro.dk or follow us on instagram www.instagram.com/taarbaekkro

Following a complete renovation, we are developing the restaurant’s gastronomic identity and building the kitchen team that will shape its future. Across relaxed à la carte dining, a five-course menu and private events, our food shares the same foundation: seasonal ingredients, cooking from scratch and careful craftsmanship.

Our ambition is to create a restaurant with personality, where thoughtful cooking and warm hospitality are equally important.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a chef to take responsibility for developing Pejsestuen’s seasonal five-course experience in collaboration with the kitchen team and management.

The menu should offer expressive flavours, a clear progression and attention to detail, while the atmosphere remains relaxed and welcoming. This is an opportunity to contribute your own perspective and help establish a dining experience as it develops.

We work with fresh produce from farms and suppliers, giving you a strong foundation for exploring ingredients, refining techniques and creating dishes with a connection to the seasons.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop the five-course menu and help shape its gastronomic identity.


• Take an active part in mise en place, cooking, plating and service.


• Plan seasonal menu changes, purchasing and preparation ahead.


• Create a natural progression through the meal, balancing flavour, texture and presentation.


• Develop dishes that can be delivered consistently within the kitchen’s resources.


• Manage portions, menu costs, ingredient use and waste.


• Maintain high standards of food hygiene and kitchen organisation.


• Collaborate with the restaurant team on wine pairings, menu presentation and dietary requirements.


• Support Krostuen and private events as part of one kitchen team.

About You

You have experience with multi-course menus and a strong understanding of flavour, ingredients and cooking techniques. You enjoy developing dishes and refining details, with the practical judgement to deliver them consistently in service.

You are curious, organised and open to feedback. You share your knowledge and enjoy working closely with colleagues in both kitchen and service to create a complete guest experience.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to influence a developing five-course dining experience.


• Responsibility and creative involvement within a shared gastronomic direction.


• A newly renovated kitchen with first-class equipment, including a double Josper grill.


• A completely renovated restaurant with a beautiful new conservatory.


• Room to experiment thoughtfully, exchange knowledge and develop your craft.


• A team culture based on constructive feedback, respect and cooperation.

We want gastronomic ambition and a healthy work-life balance to grow together. Good preparation, realistic planning and helping one another are central to that approach.

Life in Taarbæk

Taarbæk combines life by the sea with easy access to Copenhagen. The Øresund offers access to the water, and nearby Dyrehaven provides beautiful woodland for walking, running and time outdoors.

Public transport connects you to Copenhagen’s internationally renowned restaurants, markets and culinary community. For an international chef, it is an opportunity to find inspiration in the city while working in a distinctive coastal setting.

Apply

We welcome applications from Denmark and abroad.

Send your CV and a short introduction in English to Ties Schaap at ts@taarbaek-kro.dk, with Chef for Pejsestuen in the subject line.

Tell us about your cooking, why this opportunity appeals to you and when you would be available to start. Salary, working hours and start date will be discussed during recruitment.